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Bupivacaine HCl Inj. USP Recalled by Hospira Inc. Due to Presence of Particulate Matter: Confirmed customer report of...

Date: February 10, 2014
Company: Hospira Inc.
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Drug)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Hospira Inc. directly.

Affected Products

Bupivacaine HCl Inj. USP, 0.5% (5 mg/mL), 30 mL Single-dose Preservative Free Vial, Rx Only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-1162-02

Quantity: 115,500 Vials

Why Was This Recalled?

Presence of Particulate Matter: Confirmed customer report of visible particulate embedded in the glass vial.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Hospira Inc.

Hospira Inc. has 245 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Drug). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report